Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe – Yum!
Do you have a craving for spicy, slightly sweet chicken wrapped in crisp, juicy lettuce? Don’t head out to a restaurant to get it— fulfill your craving at home instead! Making your own chicken lettuce wraps is totally possible, and easier than you might think. All you have to do is check out this recipe from Food Wishes, a copycat twist on a certain restaurant’s popular appetizer that’s sure to satisfy.
You’ll Need
– Iceberg lettuce leaves, as needed
Chicken Mixture
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
– 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
– 1/3 cup green onion
– One 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained, minced
– 1 cup diced shiitake mushrooms
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Glaze
– 1/4 cup chicken stock
– 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
– 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
– 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ketchup
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– About 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, basil leaves, and green onions to finish
Nice! What a satisfying, tasty meal. Grab your written copy of the recipe from the Food Wishes site and let us know how you think this copycat compares to the original!